Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Criticizes Kamala Harris Memoir and Democratic Party Strategy

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized Kamala Harris' memoir as "blatant lies" and the Democratic Party for failing to connect with non-college-educated voters.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro publicly criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris' memoir, specifically disputing stories and labeling accounts as "complete and utter bullshit."

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Shapiro's strong remarks targeted specific narratives within Harris' memoir, asserting they contained "blatant lies" regarding past events and interactions.

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Beyond Harris, Governor Shapiro extended his criticism to President Obama and Hillary Clinton, citing their perceived failure to connect with voters outside coastal regions.

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Shapiro also faulted the broader Democratic Party for allegedly insulting Americans living outside major metropolitan areas and neglecting non-college-educated voters.

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The criticisms highlight internal party tensions and a call from Shapiro for the Democratic Party to re-evaluate its engagement strategies with diverse voter demographics.

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Josh Shapiro disputed claims in Harris' memoir that portrayed him as overly ambitious and lacking discretion during the vice presidential selection process, calling these accounts 'blatant lies' and 'complete and utter bullshit.'

According to Harris' memoir, she was concerned about Shapiro's ambition and his request to be involved in every major decision, as well as his perceived lack of discretion, such as drawing attention with official vehicles at the vice president's residence.

Shapiro criticized the Democratic Party for failing to connect with non-college-educated voters and for allegedly insulting Americans living outside major metropolitan areas, calling for a reevaluation of the party's engagement strategies.

Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate, praising his authenticity and lack of specific ambitions for the vice presidency.

Shapiro's spokesperson, Manuel Bonder, called the portrayal 'simply ridiculous' and emphasized that Shapiro was focused solely on defeating Donald Trump and protecting Pennsylvania, not on personal ambition.

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